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Brew a potion

Can you master the subtle art of potion-making? Gather up your potion books and ingredients to brew magical draughts and potions. Crush, heat, stir and don't forget that every potion needs some element of wandwork. Experience it all for free. Sign up to begin.

Choose a potion to brew

Choose a cauldron

Brewing Instructions

You will need to complete the brewing instructions in the right order within the time limit.

Crushing ingredients

To crush ingredients, drop the quantity you require into the mortar (keep a close eye on the counter to ensure you have added the correct amount) and click on the pestle until the gauge turns green.

Heating your potion

To heat your potion you will need to click once on the temperature controls under the cauldron.

The red button produces the strongest flame and will cause a quick rise in potion temperature.

The orange button produces a smaller flame and a slower rise in temperature.

The blue button extinguishes the flame and causes the temperature to fall. To heat your potion correctly, keep the potion temperature between the two bars for as long as is required.

Stirring your potion

To stir your potion click and hold on the spoon and rotate the spoon either clockwise or counter-clockwise until you have completed the number of full rotations specified in the brewing instructions (keep an eye on the counter).

Wave your wand

The final step in brewing any potion is to wave your wand. Drag your wand to the cauldron and release it to complete your potion.